Oh, wait, I’m already retired. I was tired yesterday and I’m tired again today…
I have excellent code writers working on a reversing algorithm to start taking posts off instead of adding…
Are we starting a pot to see if I break 20,000 before the FW3A goes into production?
Maybe I can start a new thread and just post everything I want to say from forum wide into the opening post, in that way I would never gain a single click and still be able to talk infinitely…
Y’all are lucky to just have me here, my son talks so much our house is on oxygen…
The thing is, even if/when you find the perfect emitter by your own standard… finding it again might prove to be a futile effort. Re-ordering the exact same binning from the exact same supplier more often than not ends in a very frustrating chase to duplicate that original find. It’s because they are made in a wide array and slotted into bins with quite a wide variance. Luck of the draw then, as it were. Unless you want to buy a huge overage and cherry pick the exact ones that suit your need. But of course, this is not usually something that is feasible. Pay Vinh to do it, one way, about the only way really. . .
This is why I love the XP-L HI so much. Amazing tint, hi output, very little deviation in tint from one to the next in my experience.
Maybe I can start a new thread and just post everything I want to say from forum wide into the opening post, in that way I would never gain a single click and still be able to talk infinitely…
Not again!
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The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
I think I don’t see myself in the list yet please add me in for 1 Nichia version
You asked HERE on 20 January. No need to ask twice. As has been posted several times… the list has not been updated. You will be added when it is. It will be posted when it is updated also….
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You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
LOL David, wasn’t it Lumatic that killed his post count climbing? Messed with the forum as I understand it.
Naaaa, not gonna do anything like that, I talk, accepted standard for me for some 54 years… I’m told that when I was 2 we were heading to VA to Dad’s home place for summer vacation, stopped along the way for breakfast at a Denny’s. Came time to order, no Dale! They found me in the kitchen, talking to the chef…
LOL David, wasn’t it Lumatic that killed his post count climbing? Messed with the forum as I understand it.
Naaaa, not gonna do anything like that, I talk, accepted standard for me for some 54 years… I’m told that when I was 2 we were heading to VA to Dad’s home place for summer vacation, stopped along the way for breakfast at a Denny’s. Came time to order, no Dale! They found me in the kitchen, talking to the chef…
I can’t remember who it was, because it happened before my time here. Somebody mentioned it at some point and I looked it up and read through it.
IIRC, the perpetrator was running a giveaway of sorts. Whoever was able to get him to post that next post (outside the OP of his thread) would win the prize. But it never happened. He eventually just disappeared. (maybe he came back under a different nick?) That’s how I remember it. Like I said, it was before my time, so I could be “remembering” it wrong.
That’s a funny story, about the running off and talking to the chef. I know a kid that would totally do that. She’s the most extroverted extrovert that ever did extrovert – and she’s got boundless energy – definitely a Tigger.
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The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
I have a tracking number which says a FW3A production sample should be delivered tomorrow. I plan on testing it and posting results and pictures, and then hopefully production can start.
There were a few made and sent to various people, and all units should be arriving near the same time. I hope they will also do testing and reviews, to help make sure we catch any issues before production. Also, I bet everyone is probably sick of only getting info from me, so it’ll be good to get more people involved.
I have a tracking number which says a FW3A production sample should be delivered tomorrow. I plan on testing it and posting results and pictures, and then hopefully production can start.
There were a few made and sent to various people, and all units should be arriving near the same time. I hope they will also do testing and reviews, to help make sure we catch any issues before production. Also, I bet everyone is probably sick of only getting info from me, so it’ll be good to get more people involved.
That sounds good….
A definate “NO” to getting info from you TK… we are not “sick of that”. If not for you we would have had basically no info at all.
So we more than appreciate your effort in trying to secure info (as difficult as that turned out to be...) & then passing it to us!!
Thank you!!
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You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
I have a tracking number which says a FW3A production sample should be delivered tomorrow. I plan on testing it and posting results and pictures, and then hopefully production can start.
There were a few made and sent to various people, and all units should be arriving near the same time. I hope they will also do testing and reviews, to help make sure we catch any issues before production.(Wonderful) Also, I bet everyone is probably sick of only getting info from me, (NEVER!) so it’ll be good to get more people involved.(Nope not really, because your the only one that matter’s to US!)
You’re already on the list for 7. Should this be a total of 2 instead?
He’s done 5 different posts saying he wants 2.
I would just do a total of two for him.
And I thought you were kidding about 5 posts… . .
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……ID….. Author…. Post
1448524 weklund Two please.
1196882 weklund I need one of these beauties … sign me up.
1173618 weklund Please put me down for 2 … Many Thanks.
1162984 weklund Please put me down for 2 of these beauties .. Many Thanks.
1156973 weklund Two for me please.
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You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Oh nice. He can do spectrum analysis and give exact colors at different brightness levels, etc… I hope he gets an xpl-hi version because that’s the one I’m curious about.
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Just got the light out of its box about an hour ago. Nothing alarming stands out from a quick test. Only preliminary numbers follow.
-This is the cool white XP-L HI version with frosted optics (2.8 cd/lm)
-Beam is very even in tint which isn’t surprising with the floody optics
-Measurements show a bit of green on lower modes, but nothing to worry about, visually it’s clean cool white and much better than most CRI90 219C
-Max output 2800 lumens with a 30Q (haven’t calibrated the temp sensor yet, steps down after about 15 seconds)
-Max throw 7800cd or 177m
-I like the 1+6+FET (edit: it’s 1+7+FET) three channel driver
-Default mode on smooth ramp is 1×7135 at 120 lumens.
-I would like to have the 1×7135 mode part of the default stepped ramp mode, 8×7135 is there as the highest before turbo
-Button top 30Q fits, but is a bit tight, springs are stiff, no damage but my button tops are very short
-Very nice tactile click to the switch. It always works even from the very edge so no precision required.
Yeah yeah yeah…
I’ll retire and walk away at 19999
Oh, wait, I’m already retired. I was tired yesterday and I’m tired again today…
I have excellent code writers working on a reversing algorithm to start taking posts off instead of adding…
Are we starting a pot to see if I break 20,000 before the FW3A goes into production?
Maybe I can start a new thread and just post everything I want to say from forum wide into the opening post, in that way I would never gain a single click and still be able to talk infinitely…
Y’all are lucky to just have me here, my son talks so much our house is on oxygen…
We could. I’d always bet on you.
This is why I love the XP-L HI so much. Amazing tint, hi output, very little deviation in tint from one to the next in my experience.
My two favorite emitters are 219B and XP-L HI.
I think I don’t see myself in the list yet please add me in for 1 Nichia version
Not again!
The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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LOL David, wasn’t it Lumatic that killed his post count climbing? Messed with the forum as I understand it.
Naaaa, not gonna do anything like that, I talk, accepted standard for me for some 54 years… I’m told that when I was 2 we were heading to VA to Dad’s home place for summer vacation, stopped along the way for breakfast at a Denny’s. Came time to order, no Dale! They found me in the kitchen, talking to the chef…
I can’t remember who it was, because it happened before my time here. Somebody mentioned it at some point and I looked it up and read through it.
IIRC, the perpetrator was running a giveaway of sorts. Whoever was able to get him to post that next post (outside the OP of his thread) would win the prize. But it never happened. He eventually just disappeared. (maybe he came back under a different nick?) That’s how I remember it. Like I said, it was before my time, so I could be “remembering” it wrong.
That’s a funny story, about the running off and talking to the chef. I know a kid that would totally do that. She’s the most extroverted extrovert that ever did extrovert – and she’s got boundless energy – definitely a Tigger.
The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
I have a tracking number which says a FW3A production sample should be delivered tomorrow. I plan on testing it and posting results and pictures, and then hopefully production can start.
There were a few made and sent to various people, and all units should be arriving near the same time. I hope they will also do testing and reviews, to help make sure we catch any issues before production. Also, I bet everyone is probably sick of only getting info from me, so it’ll be good to get more people involved.
Yay!
A definate “NO” to getting info from you TK… we are not “sick of that”. If not for you we would have had basically no info at all.
So we more than appreciate your effort in trying to secure info
& then passing it to us!! 
(as difficult as that turned out to be...)Thank you!!
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Texas Lumens Flashlights / M4D M4X Deals : sign up - save $$$$
Rudeness Level _ mΩ _ {width:70%} _ LightWiki _ LED Tint Chart
Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
That’s great news TK!
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this last prototype… 
Plus ONE to what teacher said. I look forward to your every word.
KB1428 “Live Life WOT”
/\ +3 to KawiBoy1428’s rendition!! .
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Texas Lumens Flashlights / M4D M4X Deals : sign up - save $$$$
Rudeness Level _ mΩ _ {width:70%} _ LightWiki _ LED Tint Chart
Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
You’re already on the list for 7. Should this be a total of 2 instead?
He’s done 5 different posts saying he wants 2.
I would just do a total of two for him.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Click this to go to signature links. I'm still around, just not reading many new threads.
List updated in post #4. 1332 people, 1886 lights… plus ~400 on TLF.
- TK
FW3A thread – contact Neal on BLF or email for FW3A questions and support
please let is know if there is going to be a “donate” option for the development team
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……ID….. Author…. Post
1448524 weklund Two please.
1196882 weklund I need one of these beauties … sign me up.
1173618 weklund Please put me down for 2 … Many Thanks.
1162984 weklund Please put me down for 2 of these beauties .. Many Thanks.
1156973 weklund Two for me please.
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Texas Lumens Flashlights / M4D M4X Deals : sign up - save $$$$
Rudeness Level _ mΩ _ {width:70%} _ LightWiki _ LED Tint Chart
Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
Sign me up for 1 with the LH351D emitters please.
Thank you guys for all the work you put on creating such good lights for us!Every single BLF light I own is superb so far
seems Mauri’s will delivered today
it is in deliver courier now
HELSINKI – FINLAND, With delivery courier
That’s great news!
It simply means the FW3A team has the whole Chinese New Year lull to test the lights, hopefully its final version already.
I don’t know who Mauri is.
Do you mean Maukka?
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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Yes
link to djozz tests
Oh nice. He can do spectrum analysis and give exact colors at different brightness levels, etc… I hope he gets an xpl-hi version because that’s the one I’m curious about.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Click this to go to signature links. I'm still around, just not reading many new threads.
I hope he gets an LH351D version because that’s the one i will buy
...where Frugal meets with Flashlight!
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Completed review here: http://budgetlightforum.com/node/65619
Just got the light out of its box about an hour ago. Nothing alarming stands out from a quick test. Only preliminary numbers follow.
-This is the cool white XP-L HI version with frosted optics (2.8 cd/lm)
-Beam is very even in tint which isn’t surprising with the floody optics
-Measurements show a bit of green on lower modes, but nothing to worry about, visually it’s clean cool white and much better than most CRI90 219C
-Max output 2800 lumens with a 30Q (haven’t calibrated the temp sensor yet, steps down after about 15 seconds)
-Max throw 7800cd or 177m
-I like the 1+6+FET (edit: it’s 1+7+FET) three channel driver
-Default mode on smooth ramp is 1×7135 at 120 lumens.
-I would like to have the 1×7135 mode part of the default stepped ramp mode, 8×7135 is there as the highest before turbo
-Button top 30Q fits, but is a bit tight, springs are stiff, no damage but my button tops are very short
-Very nice tactile click to the switch. It always works even from the very edge so no precision required.
Output levels on the stepped ramp mode:
3.6 lumens
28 lm
78 lm
155 lm
315 lm
533 lm
825 lm (
7×71358×7135)2800 lm
I’ll try to finish the review this week, but as of now, I’m impressed.
Here’s some photos.
Looking good!
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